I personally like working with a broker because I know they are helping to vet the insurer and making sure that I am not missing key pieces of coverage.That said, from my understanding of the insurance markets basically different insurers like to spread their risk out across geography and asset class.

I do have experience with significant home renovation but for a personal residence, based on my experience with this I would prefer to buy a property built after 1970 if possible but not sure if that's realistic, the only deals I could seem to find from the MLS are very old houses which I know often brings more challenges with the renovation.Would appreciate any references or suggestions anyone has, so far I've only invested in rental properties that were already in good condition bought with a loan.

(Again, I know it's preference and variables but generally and in your personal opinion with your experience).TThank you in advance for your input here. 

Highly recommend checking out https://www.cincinnatireia.com/HUGE group of local investors and vendors that network about something almost every day, virtually and in person.

Think about how you can make these properties better for the next person to live in, whether through repairs, renovations, or improving the management.

Be sure to let them know the advantages of working with you.Personal Property SignsGenerally considered one of the most straightforward strategies exercised by those trying to find cash buyers, personal property signs are exactly what they sound like: signs placed on a subject property with the intent to market it.

Personally I try to reserve my HELOC for emergency or unexpected costs during a project, so if you can try not to use all of it for the initial purchase and planned rehab.

My personal residence has a single basin sink and we use a drying rack similar to the one pictured below and never really even considered it a problem

If you aren't close to the property having a solid “what if” emergency person helps.

I didn’t respond to your negative post to win an argument—I replied to encourage him and others not to give up on a dream just because one person may feel it’s not achievable.Listen, have you ever considered that maybe you and even a few others may be wrong?